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Applaud outstanding and world-leading Canadian discoveries in science and engineering. Get loud.

Lifetime Achievement

Influence, reputation and continued outstanding achievement. Canada's finest.

Herzberg Award

A tribute to Nobel Laureate Gerhard Herzberg. Individual award, up to $1M.

Outstanding Achievement

At the cutting edge. Exciting and recently published research that marks a major advance in understanding.

Polanyi Award

A tribute to Nobel Laureate Dr. John C. Polanyi. Individual or team award, up to $250K.

Interdisciplinary Research

A track record of using diversity to build strength, create unexpected connections and deliver insights.

Brockhouse Award

A tribute to Nobel Laureate Dr. Bertram N. Brockhouse. Team award, up to $250K.

Early Career Development

Exceptionally promising work. Canada's emerging research leaders.

EWR Steacie Award

A tribute to Canadian research leader Dr. Edgar William Richard Steacie. Up to 6 awards of $250K each.

Industry Collaboration

Recognition for inspiring and productive business-research partnerships.

Synergy Award

Honouring outstanding high-impact R&D collaborations. Up to 4 awards of $200K each.

Science Promotion

Recognition for those working to promote science culture.

NSERC Awards for Science Promotion

Honouring outstanding efforts to make science relevant in everyday life. 1 Group award, $25K, 1 Individual award, $10K.